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Access flap surgery treatment for intrabony defects may result in improved clinical outcomes

Linda Cheng DDS, FAGD, ABGD
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Overview

Systematic Review Conclusion

Treating intrabony defects with conservative surgery may result in high tooth survival and improved clinical outcomes.

Critical Summary Assessment

The results of this high-quality systematic review of 30 articles representing 27 randomized clinical trials with no significant heterogeneity suggest that conservative surgery may be an option for treating intrabony defects when regenerative treatment is not feasible.